Using PhET simulations for Science Inquiry: Free, researched, web-based resources

Session 7: Friday, November 11 from 2:00 - 3:00pm
Kathy Perkins,Director, PhET Interactive Simulations,University of Colorado


Session Information


  • Location: 102 (Click Here to View the Session Map)
  • Track: Teaching Methods
  • Grade Level Focus: 6-8|9-12|High school to college transition
  • Experience Level: Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
  • Exhibitor: Yes
  • Requires Purchase of Product to Implement: No

Session Description

Engage your students in STEM learning with free simulations from the PhET Project (http://phet.colorado.edu). The 102 sims are animated, interactive, game-like environments which engage students in active thinking, encourage experimentation, and help develop visual and conceptual models of physical phenomena. This session will introduce the sims and the research that informs their design and use. Session participants will exchange ideas for using PhET sims with their online learning environment.


Session Twitter Hashtag: #vss102s7




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